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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Brooks Glycerin Max
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Brooks
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Brooks Glycerin Max
The ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX and the Brooks Glycerin Max are both highly cushioned daily trainers that perform very similarly overall. Neither has much bounce or pop, and both have ample cushioning overall, but the Glycerin Max is much more absorbent in the forefoot. The GLIDERIDE MAX is the more stable of the two shoes, due to its firmer forefoot and slightly lower stack height.
Variants
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Women - US 7))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Black/Oatmeal - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Black/Pale Pink - (Women - US 7))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Taupe Grey/Birch - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Taupe Grey/Birch - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max (Almond Peach/London Fog/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Ebony/Winter Sky - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Orchid Ice/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Country Blue/Sky/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Falcon/Green/London Fog - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Grey/Black/Nightlife - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Peacoat/Blue Ribbon/Hot Coral - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Pearlized White/Bay - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max (White/Black/Diva Pink - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.1
5.4
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
Forefoot Energy Return
3.0
2.1
Weight
5.1
4.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
4.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
44.8 mm
47.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.1 mm
42.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
5.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.94
1.86
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.24
2.71
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.6
1.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
69.0%
67.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
3.0
2.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
69.5%
68.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.5
8.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.63 J
3.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.34 J
10.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.75 J
18.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
9.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.65 J
5.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.37 J
10.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.61 J
16.39 J
Heel Firmness
4.4
4.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
47.8 N/mm
45.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
92.7 N/mm
91.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
181.6 N/mm
178.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.5
5.8
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
97.1 N/mm
74.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
195.1 N/mm
138.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
357.6 N/mm
257.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.14 J
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